Universal Health Care Commission to Hold its First Meeting Next Week

On Tuesday, November 30, the Universal Health Care Commission (UHCC) will meet on Zoom. During their first meeting, UHCC members will receive:

  • An orientation to the legislation and commission purpose
  • Open Public Meetings training
  • A review of the draft charter and operating procedures

Meeting details

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
1-3 p.m.
Meet on Zoom (no registration required)

Live captioning may be available: Communication Access Real-time Transcription (CART) services, or live closed captioning, may be available for this event, on demand. To request this accommodation, please submit a request to rachelle.alongi@hca.wa.gov as soon as possible. We will make every effort to accommodate this request but cannot guarantee that a CART writer will be available.

What’s the UHCC?

Washington State seeks to establish a universal health care system for all residents, where people have access to affordable, high-quality health care. Senate Bill 5399 passed during the 2021 legislative session, creating a Universal Health Care Commission to aid in this effort.

View our commission roster.

Can I provide public comment or testimony?

Yes. Your input is a crucial part of the UHCC process. Every commission meeting will have a designated time for public comment. If you would like to let us know in advance you’ll be speaking, please contact us at HCA_UniversalHCC@hca.wa.gov. You can also submit comments in writing at any time.

Where can I get more information?

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